Pointsman 'B' vs Station Master
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 1Pay Level 6
Starting in-hand
₹29,000–₹33,000 in-hand₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Group
Group CGroup C
Exam
RRB Group DRRB NTPC
Qualification
10th passGraduate
Age limit
18–3318–33
Field work
highlow
Stress (1–5)
34
Transfers
zone or regionzone or region
First promotion
Pointsman (3–6 years)Station Superintendent (8–15 years)
Choose Pointsman 'B' if…
- ✓ Less heavy labour than track maintenance
- ✓ Works closely with operating staff, with departmental routes to Train Manager
- ✓ Railway benefits
Choose Station Master if…
- ✓ Highest pay level in RRB NTPC
- ✓ You are in charge of the station during your shift
- ✓ Quarters are commonly available at stations